Surgical Tech I - Surgery - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Night Shift - Per Diem

Shift Start Time:6:30 PMShift End Time:7 AMAWS Hours Requirement:12/36 - 12 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:1 weekend shift per 4-week scheduleWeekend

As NeededOn-Call Required:YesHourly

(Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$36.000 - $45.000 - $50.390 This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement. This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 09/01/26 to 09/09/26.

The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

Provides specific patient care duties and performs unit support activities in the operating room suite. Required QualificationsExperience as an operating room or surgical technician in a hospital or ambulatory setting within the last 12 months; or graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program (such as CAAHEP, ABHES, etc.) within the last 12 months. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIREDPreferred QualificationsH.

S. Diploma or EquivalentCertified Surgical Technologists (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) -PREFERREDEssential FunctionsCommunicationUpdates surgeon preference card per entity specific processes. Complies with all count policies and procedures.

Appropriate report is given to relieving scrub personnel. Instruments, Equipment, and SuppliesAccountable that instrument trays match the instrument list provided in tray. Need to escalate when incomplete.

Provides appropriate care and handling of surgical instruments and equipment, including loss prevention. Assists in room preparation, obtains necessary supplies, and sets up cases per the preference card. Picks cases following physician preference card.

Quality CareAdheres to National Patient Safety Goals, including, but not limited to surgical time-out, medication/fluid labeling on the sterile field, hand hygiene, and use of personal protective equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures by anticipating needs prior and during each case. Identifies problems and takes appropriate action, without prompting, to accomplish department objectives and improved quality of care.

Participates in teaching and mentoring new employees. Role models the Sharp Experience. FinanceAssist in achieving department expense per unit of service through judicious use of supplies.

Identifies opportunities for cost containment or improvement of patient care. General SupportWorks additional or different shifts as requested and where appropriate. Responsible for department tasks beyond routine responsibilities.

Assists with new employee orientation and training of students. Consistently fulfills commitments for additional responsibilities. Does not require direction to use utilize down time effectively including, but not limited to assisting other staff, restocking of rooms, and instrument processing.

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesSolid understanding of anatomy, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, instruments, sterilization, and OR safety. Must have skills in setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, maintaining counts, and anticipating surgeon needs. Must be able to communicate clearly with the surgical team, respond quickly to changes, maintain strict attention to detail, and uphold infection prevention standards.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class